Description
This one-pan dish combines all the delicious flavors of enchiladas with the convenience of a skillet meal. Packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, black beans, and a rich enchilada sauce, it’s topped with a blend of cheese for a healthy and satisfying dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- For the Skillet:
- Cooking spray
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced small (about ¾ – 1 cup)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced small (about 1 ¾ – 2 cups)
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced, white/light green and dark green parts separated
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups (15 to 16 oz) jarred or canned red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn (fire roasted or regular)
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges (about 8 ounces total)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- For Garnish:
- Green onion tops
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced or sliced avocado
Instructions
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Prepare the Skillet:
- Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Cook the Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat if necessary.
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Add Vegetables and Seasonings:
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and white/light green parts of the green onions. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Stir to coat the vegetables and beef evenly with the spices.
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Add the Sauce and Beans:
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.
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Add the Tortillas:
- Add the tortilla wedges to the skillet, stirring gently to mix them with the sauce and beef mixture. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the tortillas to soften and absorb the flavors.
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Top with Cheese:
- Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the mixture and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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Serve and Garnish:
- Once the cheese has melted, remove from heat. Garnish with the dark green parts of the green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
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Serve:
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier version, you can add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce when cooking the beef.
- You can substitute ground turkey for the beef to make the dish leaner.
- This dish works well with whole wheat tortillas for an extra fiber boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: One-pan meals, Mexican, Healthy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: enchilada skillet, beef enchiladas, one-pan meal, healthy enchiladas, Mexican, corn tortillas